Verification and Validation Engineer (R5430)

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas

$95k - $200k

On-site

Full-time

Mid

V-BAT Division

Posted March 3, 2026

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AI Summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior Verification and Validation Engineer in Dallas to drive integration testing of its full aircraft software stack, including autonomy, flight controller, and ground control software. The role involves designing realistic mission test scenarios, writing Python-based test analyzers, managing system-level V&V events through flight readiness, and producing release-readiness reports. It is a high-impact position directly tied to the reliability of defense aircraft.

Job Description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

As a Software Systems Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving integration testing of our full aircraft software system, integrating our autonomy, flight controller, and GCS software to qualify an intelligent, robust aircraft system. This role demands an engineer capable of overseeing system-level verification and validation, designing complex test scenarios, and ensuring that subsystem testing meets rigorous standards before proceeding to full system integration. You will marshal our aircraft software through full system verification & validation. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our aircraft, preparing them for operational excellence in the field.

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